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Marquette Catholic High School

219 E 4th Street, Alton, IL, 62002-0620 -

School Notes Overview:

Marquette Catholic High School, a coeducational institution of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, offers quality education in the Catholic tradition to families of all backgrounds. Through the Serviam motto, the Marquette Community is challenged to integrate Christ’s message into their lives, and thereby carry into the world. Marquette Catholic High School supports parents in the educational ministry of their children. Our focus on the uniqueness of each individual within the community and our concern for growth in wholeness and holiness are central to fostering Gospel values. Formed by religious virtues and educated academically and morally, students are inspired to seek truth and nurture mutual respect. Through extracurricular and sports offerings, Marquette Catholic provides development of the social and physical potential of each student. With Jesus as our model of faith, we celebrate our Ursuline tradition, and with Diocesan leadership we look hopefully to our future through ongoing service to family, church, and community. ...

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School Overview:

	Marquette Catholic High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Madison County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	287 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	31%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 73 students
	Grade 10 - 66 students
	Grade 11 - 74 students
	Grade 12 - 74 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	26 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Marquette Catholic High School, a coeducational institution of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, offers quality education in the Catholic tradition to families of all backgrounds. Through the Serviam motto, the Marquette Community is challenged to integrate Christ’s message into their lives, and thereby carry into the world. Marquette Catholic High School supports parents in the educational ministry of their children. Our focus on the uniqueness of each individual within the community and our concern for growth in wholeness and holiness are central to fostering Gospel values. Formed by religious virtues and educated academically and morally, students are inspired to seek truth and nurture mutual respect. Through extracurricular and sports offerings, Marquette Catholic provides development of the social and physical potential of each student. With Jesus as our model of faith, we celebrate our Ursuline tradition, and with Diocesan leadership we look hopefully to our future through ongoing service to family, church, and community.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2007

In the News:

Assistant coach approval under investigation (The Wickenburg Sun)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 09:35:34 pm
An investigation is being finalized into how an individual convicted of a felony last year was allowed to serve as an assistant football coach during at least part of this season at Wickenburg High School, and the school district’s action is expected to be announced within the next few weeks.
Police Blotter for Nov. 13 (The Telegraph)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 01:00:37 am
ALTON — A 66-year-old man who offered a youth a ride and the use of his cell phone Monday night ended up with the unknown young man grabbing his phone and fleeing.
Hawkins~Dunham (The Telegraph)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 12:45:57 am
Jennifer Elaine Hawkins and Jeremy Lee Dunham were married at a 3 p.m. ceremony Aug. 29, 2009, at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis. The groom's grandfather, Phillip Miller officiated. A reception was held at Lewis and Clark Commons in Godfrey.
Dance to benefit BeDell Center (The Telegraph)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 11:45:27 pm
BETHALTO - A pair of couples with a longtime passion for the William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center are co-chairs of its 29th annual Benefit Dance next week.
Ameren exec gets Eisenhower Fellowship (The Telegraph)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 02:16:18 am
ALTON - A Marquette Catholic High School alumnus was awarded the prestigious Eisenhower Fellowship.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (62002)	School Zip (62002)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	34,062 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	24%
Population Average Age	37 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$34,253	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	58 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	61% / 39%